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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 14 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsYona’s travels take her to the Water Tribe’s territory, which is said to be the most beautiful area in the Kingdom of Kohka. But despite this region’s reputation, a drug known as “nadai” has spread throughout the land... -
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 30 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.82 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNel corso della guerra tra il Regno di Koka e la Provincia di Sen, i Quattro Draghi si fronteggiano tra loro cercando di guadagnare tempo. In prima linea, Hak lotta a rischio della vita fino all’arrivo di Kuelbo, con il quale inizia un sanguinoso duello... -
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![The House Witch 3 by Delemhach]()
The House Witch 3 by Delemhach
House witch Finlay Ashowan is pulled out of the kitchen—and into the fire—as war, family, and love collide in the third book of this fantasy romance series.Having somehow convinced Lady Annika Jenoure to marry him, all Finlay Ashowan wants to do is settle down, cook some good meals, and enjoy a quiet life in Daxaria. But fate has different plans... -
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 29 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe Kai Empire begins their plans to attack the Kingdom of Kohka, with North Kai leader Ying Kuelbo particularly interested in capturing the Dragon Warriors! When Yona and Jaeha are taken to Kai Empire against their will, Hak debates the unimaginable in order to save them—joining forces with the Kohka... -
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![The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima]()
The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima
A thousand years ago, two young lovers were betrayed-Alger Waterlow to his death, and Hanalea, Queen of the Fells, to a life without love. Now, once again, the Queendom of the Fells seems likely to shatter apart. For young queen Raisa ana' Marianna, maintaining peace even within her own castle walls is nearly impossible; tension between wizards and Clan has reached a fevered pitch... -
![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 3 by Mizuho Kusanagi, Sandra Nogués Graell]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 3 by Mizuho Kusanagi, Sandra Nogués Graell
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsA red-haired princess loses her family and her kingdom… Now she must rise and fight for her throne!Princess Yona lives an ideal life as the only princess of her kingdom. Doted on by her father, the king, and protected by her faithful guard Hak, she cherishes the time spent with the man she loves, Su-won... -
![The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima]()
The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsA thousand years ago, two young lovers were betrayed — Alger Waterlow to his death, and Hanalea, Queen of the Fells, to a life without love.Now, once again, the queendom of the Fells seems likely to shatter apart. For young queen Raisa ana’Marianna, maintaining peace even within her own castle walls is nearly impossible. Tension between wizards and Clan has reached a fevered pitch... -
![A Hero's Tale by Catherine M. Wilson]()
A Hero's Tale by Catherine M. Wilson
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIn Book III of the trilogy, Tamras must make her own hero’s journey. She ventures into the unknown and encounters a more formidable enemy than any she has ever faced. Character is destiny, and the destiny of Tamras and all her people will depend upon choices that come less from the skills she has been taught than from the person she has become, from her own heart... -
![Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Vol. 2 by Whale, Milcha]()
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Vol. 2 by Whale, Milcha
As the new fiancée of Duke Noah Wynknight, Raeliana McMillan appears to be living the dream. In truth, her life is anything but—she must constantly contend with Noah’s antics and while fending off the envious aggression of Vivian Shamal...Categorized as:
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![The Thief's Daughter by Jeff Wheeler]()
The Thief's Daughter by Jeff Wheeler
A Wall Street Journal bestseller. The second book in the million-copy bestselling Kingfountain series from Jeff Wheeler. Owen Kiskaddon first came to the court of the formidable King Severn as a prisoner, winning favor with the stormy monarch by masquerading as a boy truly blessed by the Fountain...Categorized as:
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The Remarried Empress, Vol. 5 by Sumpul, Alphatart
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 25 ratings“AND NOW, BECAUSE OF LOVE, I’M GOING TO LOSE EVERYTHING.”Things are coming to a head between the empress, the emperor, and his mistress. Rashta’s secret has been found out, Navier must scramble to save her brother from banishment, and with all the pieces in place, Sovieshu finally readies his opening gambit...Categorized as:
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![Court Duel by Sherwood Smith]()
Court Duel by Sherwood Smith
Young Countess Meliara swears to her dying father that she and her brother will defend their people from the growing greed of the king. That promise leads them into a war for which they are ill-prepared, which threatens the very people they are trying to protect. But war is simple compared to what follows, in peacetime... -
![Frozen Tides by Morgan Rhodes, Michelle Rowen]()
Frozen Tides by Morgan Rhodes, Michelle Rowen
Rebels, royals, and monsters wage war over the Mytican throne in the shocking fourth book of the Falling Kingdoms series, from New York Times bestselling author Morgan Rhodes... -
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The Remarried Empress, Vol. 4 by Sumpul, Alphatart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 25 ratings“YOU NEED TO BECOME THE EMPRESS, MISS RASHTA.”Sovieshu’s lover, his mistress, and the future mother of his child―Rashta’s got it all…on the surface, that is. What she really wants is to be able to keep herself and the baby safe on her own, regardless of whether she has the favor of the emperor. The largest obstacle standing in her way? Navier, or so she believes...Categorized as:
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![Bourne by Lisa Tawn Bergren]()
Bourne by Lisa Tawn Bergren
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsBOURNE picks up right where TORRENT left off...Find out what has happened to men returning from the battle, gravely wounded, to the Betarrinis, fighting for the men they love, and just who is hunting them next.. -
![The Runaway King by Jennifer A. Nielsen]()
The Runaway King by Jennifer A. Nielsen
A kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction. A king gone missing. Who will survive? Find out in the highly anticipated sequel to Jennifer A. Nielsen's blockbuster THE FALSE PRINCE! Just weeks after Jaron has taken the throne, an assassination attempt forces him into a deadly situation... -
![The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce]()
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce
From Tamora Pierce, the third book in the Song of the Lioness Quartet, honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award.Newly knighted, Alanna of Trebond seeks adventure in the vast desert of Tortall. Captured by fierce desert dwellers, she is forced to prove herself in a duel to the death—either she will be killed or she will be inducted into the tribe. Although she triumphs, dire challenges lie ahead...Categorized as:
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![Cry of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse]()
Cry of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsLady Selene Ravenwood has come into her full power as a dreamwalker just as the war with the Dominia Empire begins. Working with the other Great Houses, Selene and Damien use their gifts to secure the borders and save those devastated by the war. But conflict, betrayal, and hatred begin to spread between the Great Houses, destroying their unity as the empire burns a path across their lands... -
![Trickster's Queen by Tamora Pierce]()
Trickster's Queen by Tamora Pierce
Aly's adventure continues... No longer a slave, Alanna's daughter is now spying as part of an underground rebellion against the colonial rulers of the Copper Isles. The people in the rebellion believe that a prophecy in which a new queen will rise up to take the throne is about to be realized... -
![The Crown of Embers by Rae Carson]()
The Crown of Embers by Rae Carson
She does not know what awaits her at the enemy's gate. Elisa is a hero. She led her people to victory over a terrifying, sorcerous army. Her place as the country's ruler should be secure. But it isn't. Her enemies come at her like ghosts in a dream, from foreign realms and even from within her own court. And her destiny as the chosen one has not yet been fulfilled... -
![The Bitter Kingdom by Rae Carson]()
The Bitter Kingdom by Rae Carson
The champion must not waver.The champion must not fear.The gate of darkness closes. Elisa is a fugitive. Her enemies have stolen the man she loves, and they await her at the gate of darkness. Her country is on the brink of civil war, with her own soldiers ordered to kill her on sight... -
![Defy by Tricia Mingerink]()
Defy by Tricia Mingerink
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 11 ratings2017 Alliance Award FinalistThe war for Acktar has begun. With his betrayal revealed, former Blade Leith Torren flees into the Sheered Rock Hills, pursued by King Respen’s vengeful Blades. Left behind at Nalgar Castle, Renna Faythe tries to find her purpose, yet that purpose isn’t what she expected. Brandi Faythe has been torn from her sister, and that isn’t all right... -
![The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf by Gerald Morris]()
The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf by Gerald Morris
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsHer castle under siege by an evil knight who keeps beheading all her would-be rescuers, Lady Lynet sets out for help and finds assistance from an odd dwarf named Roger and a scruffy kitchen hand named Beaumains... -
![The Queen's Resistance by Rebecca Ross]()
The Queen's Resistance by Rebecca Ross
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsThe highly anticipated sequel to The Queen’s Rising!Finally, Brienna is a mistress of knowledge and is settling into her role as the daughter of Davin MacQuinn, a disgraced lord who returned to Maevana to reclaim his house. Though she’d just survived a revolution, one that will finally return a queen to the throne, she faces another difficult challenge... -
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![The Queen's Poisoner by Jeff Wheeler]()
The Queen's Poisoner by Jeff Wheeler
King Severn Argentine’s fearsome reputation precedes him: usurper of the throne, killer of rightful heirs, ruthless punisher of traitors. Attempting to depose him, the Duke of Kiskaddon gambles…and loses. Now the duke must atone by handing over his young son, Owen, as the king’s hostage. And should his loyalty falter again, the boy will pay with his life... -
![First Rider's Call by Kristen Britain]()
First Rider's Call by Kristen Britain
Karigan G'ladheon had been a Green Rider, one of the king of Sacoridia's elite magical messengers...Categorized as:
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![A Cast of Stones by Patrick W. Carr]()
A Cast of Stones by Patrick W. Carr
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe Fate of the Kingdom Awaits the Cast of Stones In the backwater village of Callowford, roustabout Errol Stone is enlisted by a church messenger arriving with urgent missives for the hermit priest in the hills. Eager for coin, Errol agrees to what he thinks will be an easy task, but soon finds himself hunted by deadly assassins... -
![Terrier by Tamora Pierce]()
Terrier by Tamora Pierce
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 90 ratingsHundreds of years before Alanna first drew her sword in Tamora Pierce's memorable debut, Alanna: The First Adventure, Tortall had a heroine named Beka Cooper - a fierce young woman who fights crime in a world of magic. This is the beginning of her story, her legend, and her legacy... -
![Sleepless, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn, Leila del Duca]()
Sleepless, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn, Leila del Duca
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsLady "Poppy" Pyppenia is guarded by the Sleepless Knight Cyrenic, but becomes endangered when an assassin threatens her life in the new king's reign. As Poppy and Cyrenic try to discover who wants her dead, they must navigate the dangerous waters of life at court, and of their growing feelings for one another. Collects issues 1-6...Categorized as:
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![The Scourge of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler]()
The Scourge of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsCan Lia rescue her friends from an evil foe and save Muirwood once and for all? A devastating plague continues to rage through the land of Muirwood, and all hope is laid at the feet of the young woman Lia. Called as a magical protector, Lia volunteers to embark on one last quest to rescue the squire Colvin, her great love, and his pupil, the alleged heir to the fallen kingdom of Pry-Ree... -
![Blessed Child (The Caleb Books Series Book 1) by Ted Dekker, Bill Bright]()
Blessed Child (The Caleb Books Series Book 1) by Ted Dekker, Bill Bright
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA young orphaned boy was abandoned and raised in an Ethiopian monastery. He has never seen outside its walls—at least, not the way most people see. Now he must flee or die.But the world beyond is hardly ready for a boy like Caleb... -
![Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 01 by Rei Tōma]()
Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 01 by Rei Tōma
A medieval fantasy where a princess’s mysterious power alters her fate! Reads R to L (Japanese Style). Princess Nakaba of Senan is forced to marry Prince Caesar of the enemy country Belquat, tantamount to becoming a hostage. While Caesar is pleasing to the eye, he is also selfish and possessive, telling Nakaba outright: “You are my property... -
![Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George]()
Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George
The second book in New York Times bestselling author Jessica Day George's charming, light-hearted fantasy series.With the Dragon Wars over, Creel finds herself bored with life as a seamstress. Then word comes that a bordering country has been breeding dragons in preparation for an invasion... -
![By Dark Deeds by Miranda Honfleur]()
By Dark Deeds by Miranda Honfleur
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsHer hands shackled. An assassin hunting the man she loves. Will she save him in time?Elementalist Rielle needs to get to the man she loves before the assassin pursuing him finds her mark. There's only one problem: she's chained aboard a ship bound for a foreign land.And her new life is harsh, with her movements watched, food scarce, and safety even scarcer...Categorized as:
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![The King's Beast, Vol. 9 by Rei Tōma]()
The King's Beast, Vol. 9 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAjin boys who show signs of special abilities are conscripted to serve in the imperial palace as beast-servants—status symbols and shields for their royal masters, to be kept or discarded on a whim... -
![The Traitor's Kingdom by Erin Beaty]()
The Traitor's Kingdom by Erin Beaty
Unlikely alliances are forged and trust is shattered in the stunning conclusion to The Traitor’s Trilogy.A new queen under threat. An ambassador with a desperate scheme. Two kingdoms with everything to lose.Once a spy and counselor to the throne, Sage Fowler has secured victory for her kingdom at a terrible cost... -
![The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima]()
The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima
Times are hard in the mountain city of Fellsmarch. Reformed thief Han Alister will do almost anything to eke out a living for his family. The only thing of value he has is something he can't sell—the thick silver cuffs he's worn since birth. They're clearly magicked—as he grows, they grow, and he's never been able to get them off... -
![The Traitor's Ruin by Erin Beaty]()
The Traitor's Ruin by Erin Beaty
After proving her worth in book one as a deft spy and strategic matchmaker, Sage Fowler is now comfortably positioned in high society as the royal tutor. When she’s called upon to teach his majesty’s soldiers how to read and write, she jumps at the chance to serve her kingdom of Demora—and to be reunited with her fiancé, Captain Alex Quinn. During a skirmish, Sage and Alex are separated... -
![Mark of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse]()
Mark of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsDreamwalker. Nightwatcher. Lady of Ravenwood.Lady Selene Has Come into Her Family's Power. But Has She Inherited a Gift or a Curse?Lady Selene is heir to the House of Ravenwood and the secret family gift of dreamwalking. As a dreamwalker, she can enter a person's dreams and manipulate their greatest fears or desires...Categorized as:
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![Daughter of Light by Morgan L. Busse]()
Daughter of Light by Morgan L. Busse
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat if with one touch you could see inside the soul? Rowen Mar lives in fear of her new found power, the ability to see the darkness inside the human heart... -
![Wit'ch Storm by James Clemens]()
Wit'ch Storm by James Clemens
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsElena bears the mark of the wit'ch upon her palm, the crimson stain that testifies to the awesome power of unimaginable wild, seductive, difficult to control. Only a mistress of blood magick can stand against the foul minions and all-corrupting evil of the Dark Lord. But Elena is not yet the mistress of her magick... -
![The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine]()
The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 58 ratingsTwelve-year-old Addie admires her older sister Meryl, who aspires to rid the kingdom of Bamarre of gryphons, specters, and ogres. Addie, on the other hand, is fearful even of spiders and depends on Meryl for courage and protection...Categorized as:
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![The List by Robert Whitlow]()
The List by Robert Whitlow
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn a world of secrets, where evil has reigned for over a hundred years, the power of an ancient covenant will change the life of one man forever. As a struggling young attorney fresh out of law school, Renny Jacobson pines for the day he can afford the luxuries of the partners in his Charlotte firm... -
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Solis by Kat Ross
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn the second volume of the Fourth Talisman series, Nazafareen’s path takes a twist, setting her on a journey into the heart of the maelstrom… It’s been a thousand years since the Avas Vatras tried to burn the world to ashes. A thousand years since they were imprisoned in the brutal wasteland called the Kiln. But revenge is a dish best served cold—even, apparently, by the children of fire... -
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![Closer to Home by Mercedes Lackey]()
Closer to Home by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsMags was once an enslaved orphan living a harsh life in the mines, until the King's Own Herald discovered his talent and trained him as a spy. Now a Herald in his own right, at the newly established Heralds' Collegium, Mags has found a supportive family, including his Companion Dallen... -
![Divined by Emily Wibberley]()
Divined by Emily Wibberley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe epic conclusion to the Last Oracle Series... Clio has forsaken the Deities and turned her back on her powers. Unable to trust her Visions, she is left alone and weak on the outskirts of Sheehan... -
![Queen of Djinn by Helena Rookwood, Elm Vince]()
Queen of Djinn by Helena Rookwood, Elm Vince
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA sultan sworn to bring down the mountains.Spirits seeking revenge.A war between the worlds…In an urgent quest that takes Zadie and her friends across a perilous mountain range, Zadie must face fire-breathing azhdaha and ancient curses in a race against Sultan Iram’s forces to find a hidden treasure that could start or end a war... -
![The Last Namsara by Kristen Ciccarelli]()
The Last Namsara by Kristen Ciccarelli
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsIn the beginning, there was the Namsara: the child of sky and spirit, who carried love and laughter wherever he went. But where there is light, there must be darkness—and so there was also the Iskari. The child of blood and moonlight. The destroyer. The death-bringer...Categorized as:
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![Punished by Kira Saito]()
Punished by Kira Saito
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDown in New Orleans, Arelia Larue’s once ordinary life has quickly transformed into something truly extraordinary. As her ability to communicate and work with Les Mysteries (spirits) grows, so does her attraction for Darkwood’s secretive owner Lucus LaPlante... -
![Sound the Gong by Joan He]()
Sound the Gong by Joan He
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom New York Times and Indie bestselling author Joan He, comes the dazzling and sweeping conclusion to The Kingdom of Three duology, Sound the Gong, the breathtaking sequel to the critically-acclaimed Strike the Zither.All her life, Zephyr has tried to rise above her humble origins as a no-name orphan. Now she is a god in a warrior’s body, and never has she felt more powerless...
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